Desktop Carbide CNC Router
The LaserPoint 4 Vinyl Cutter is a precision cutting tool used to cut adhesive vinyl, heat-transfer vinyl (HTV), stencil material, and other thin sheet media. It’s commonly used for signage, decals, labels, apparel graphics, and prototyping flat graphic elements.
The Carbide Desktop CNC Router is a compact, precision CNC machine designed for cutting, engraving, and milling wood, plastics, soft metals, and composite materials. It’s an excellent entry point into CNC routing and digital fabrication, offering members a reliable platform for learning subtractive manufacturing and producing small-format parts.
This tool is commonly used for prototyping, sign-making, fixtures, templates, and detailed components that don’t require a full-size CNC router.
What This Tool Is Good For
- Wood routing and engraving
- Plastics and composite materials
- Light aluminum and brass machining
- Small-format signage and lettering
- Jigs, fixtures, and templates
- Prototyping CNC workflows
Access Requirements
To reserve and use the Carbide Desktop CNC Router, you must:
- Be a Make Santa Fe member
- Hold the CNC Router Badge
- Hold the 2D Drafting and Design Badge or demonstrate equivalent experience
Reservations are for active machining time, including setup, cutting, and cleanup.
Materials & Tooling
- Approved materials only (wood, plywood, MDF, plastics, soft metals)
- Members must supply their own stock material and CNC bits.
- Experimental materials require staff approval
If you are unsure whether a material is appropriate, ask staff before machining.
Safety & Responsibility
- Follow all posted CNC safety procedures
- Secure material properly before cutting
- Never leave the machine unattended while running
- Stop the job immediately if something sounds or behaves incorrectly
- Report any tool issues to staff
Misuse or damage may result in suspension of tool access.
Cleanup Protocol
- Remove all chips and debris
- Leave the work area clean and ready for the next user
Cleanup is part of your reservation time.
